Societies Directory
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Contact: AthenaSwanStudent at warwick dot ac dot uk
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President: Aminah Ali
Vice President: Umaid Shirzad
Overview:
Our badminton group welcomes players of all levels and backgrounds to our twice-weekly sessions. We meet on Tuesdays from 9:00-10:00 PM and Sundays from 4:30-5:30 PM. Racquets are provided if you don't have one. We have a mix of casual and competitive play, along with tournaments and fun mini-games with prizes. There are no skill level restrictions, so everyone is invited to participate and have a great time!
Social media:
Facebook: Warwick Medics Badminton Society
Instagram: WMS.Badminton
Email:
WMS.mdcs.bdmntn@gmail.com
The overall aim of the Athena SWAN sponsored Warwick SMT Beacon Internships is to create opportunities to upskill ‘under-represented’ communities in clinical research, through mentored internships in healthcare technologies and healthcare innovation. The five Beacon Internships are:
- Ethnic Minority - for all ethnic minority communities
- Pride - LGBTQAI+ community
- Gender - for all under-represented genders, such as female-identifying, non-binary and transgender
- Neurodivergent - for all neurodiverse communities
- Widening Participation - for those from lower-income backgrounds
These Beacon Internships will allow for flexible working, allowing better access to those who have caring responsibilities or different internship access requirements. These Beacon Internships may be delivered throughout academic term-times and throughout academic holidays, in order to provide the opportunities to engage at the most appropriate time for the research project and interns. More information about the Beacon Internships, including the expectations of the intern, supervision and mentoring available throughout can be found in this documentLink opens in a new window.
For more information, please email WMSBeaconInternships@warwick.ac.uk
Co-Presidents: Anna Porter and Indi McNair
We're the Warwick branch of CMF, an organisation which seeks to unite the Christian community of over 4000 UK doctors and 800 UK medical students - nationally and internationally!
We meet a few times a term to fellowship, by spending time together to eat, catch up, and just get to know and support each other. We often study the bible together and talk through topics that come up at Medical School that interact with our faith.
Email:
Contact Details: warwickclinsoc@gmail.com
Under Jackie Shanley.
More information coming soon.
For students interested in Medical Education from a Digital perspective, this internship is arranged through one of our Senior Academic Technologists Cath Fenn.
For 2023 the students are Chloe Berg, Carmen Chung, Tom Paddock, Charlotte Pemberton, & Tom Shah.
Hours to commit per week are flexible to work around our other commitments, such as exams, placements, and our own lives! Through the internship we've been able to give back to our WMS community and be reimbursed for the work that we want to invest in improving the student experience at WMS. This means that we have been paid to review new digital platforms (VR, curriculum organisers), work with faculty (co-creating curricula and policy-guides), generate new digital learning content (revamping and creating numerous Student-made Guides, videos on utilising NHS E-portfolio), and build the new Student Hub!
Email us on MBChBDigiStudent@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window
Currently inactive
Under Emily Róisín Reid, Director of Student Experience for all of WMS.
Running since early 2023, these interns have led on creating & delivering a wide range of experiences & resources to improve the WMS experience. From EDI&J Workshops to train WMS staffLink opens in a new window (& teach Phase I MBChB students), to the Muslim Student Guide to Medical SchoolLink opens in a new window; from weekly newsletters to the (upcoming) Bitesize Training videos, & plenty more!
If you're interested in inclusivity, accessibility, equity, & diversity, as a student or as staff, wanting to get involved or discuss a project - email WMSInclusivEducation@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window.
In 2018, we launched our national conference, The National INSPIRE Graduate Entry Research in Medicine (GERM) Conference. The conference aimed to address the disadvantage GEM students face arising from the condensed nature of the course, which limits the opportunities GEM students have to disseminate their research. This limitation can be far-reaching, particularly when graduate-entrants conduct high-quality research, and yet time prohibits them from either truly benefitting from the experience, or from reaching their potential (in addition to excellent work being lost).
Currently inactive
Prior information:
President: Diana David
wmsjournalclub1@gmail.com | https://www.facebook.com/groups/280488059458920
website founded by students Daniel Mercer and Jonathan Loomes-Vrdoljak for the purpose of online peer-support, by and for medical students. With quality assurance processes, and student editor review, they reached two thousand questions in their first year and average several hundred views each week
President: Paulo Arroyo
Vice President: Emma Bagshaw and Jordan Byrne
Overview:
We organise academic events for the Phase 2 students including, and not limited to, CCE seminars, revision sessions, and one-off bespoke sessions on clinical audits, SSC2 block, etc.
Social media:
Facebook: warwickmeded
Instagram: warwickmeded
MedSoc is the Warwick University society representing the students of Warwick Medical School.
We're committed to helping all WMS students get the most out of their time here. From running socials to seminars, supporting societies to sports, charities to just chilling out – MedSoc is here for everyone. To find out more and to contact us about anything, visit our webpage here!
MedSoc runs a little like a 'mini-SU' for WMS; the vast majority of WMS societies are held under our responsibility. Therefore to join most of our societies, you must become a member of MedSoc - visit the SU hereLink opens in a new window to do so.
This conference aims to build connections between medical schools and provide both staff and students with the ability to learn about upcoming initiatives, present research and attend panels and workshops. This is with the overall aim of increasing attainment and overall graduate outcomes amongst ethnic minority medical students.
Peer-teaching specifically provided for, and taught by, students without a biological science background. There is no assumed prior knowledge, judgement, or such thing as a silly question here.
We run weekly sessions in the main lecture theatre - so there's no capacity on attendance. Science students are still welcome - just remember that these sessions are aimed at those who studied art, history, law, humanities - any non-biomed background!
Contact: wmsnonscience at warwick dot ac dot uk
Social Media Pages:
Currently inactive
Warwick's Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine & Trauma Education Conference
PHEMTEC on the Warwick website
phemtec at warwick dot ac dot uk
RMD is a nationwide initiative to teach bystander CPR and BLS to as many people as possible. Through the (evidenced as best!) ethos peer-led teaching, we're student-led, and volunteer to teach BLS, AED, and first aid training to MB ChB Phase I students, who are expected to undertake the course. Sessions are taught to the standards of the European Resuscitation Council and run throughout the academic year on Monday evenings. We also hold community events in our outreach programme to teach these same skills to the public, which our members can volunteer at.
There’s opportunity to train to become a teacher on the course, and we hope to hold some fundraiser events throughout the year.
This programme is overseen by Dr Chris Smith & Dr Helen Poulton.
Co-Presidents: Onyinye Egbunike & Adina Palhegyi | Vice President: Emily Garrett
Full information on the RMD web pages | IG: RMD.WarwickLink opens in a new window | RMD@warwick.ac.uk | Twitter: RMDWarwickLink opens in a new window
President: Manuel Giardino
Training officer: Julia Aslop
Overview:
We meet once a week with a discussion group, plus we're present at major university events on campus to give out information about sex and relationships, and free condoms and lubricant. We are hoping to expand and collaborate with the campus GP practice and local sexual health providers in Coventry and Warwickshire to bring STI testing to campus more regularly.
Social media:
Instagram: sexpression.warwick
Email:
manuel.giardino@warwick.ac.uk
Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC)
Student-authored creations to guide you through your time at WMS.
Covers all Phases, Moodle, placements, iPads, Assistantship, WMS staff, a glossary, and many more!
President: Sophie Davies, Kaja Vermazen, Suzi Laws, Cillian Kiely, Rashi Sharma, Binika Gurung, Max Somer, Megan Strevens.
Overview:
Weekly student run seminars to help explain and revise Phase 1 content.
Each seminar group is different but everyone equally as useful!
Email:
wms.studentsems@warwick.ac.uk
A peer-led support group for those bereaved, those supporting a bereaved friend, or those who just want to learn more. It's a safe space to openly chat, cry, laugh - or however grief impacts you. We have a Facebook group, Instagram, and WhatsApp chat - links are available on our page here.
We're the student society for the WMS UG course Integrated Natural Sciences (INS): combining all forms of STEM to answer modern scientific questions.
We hold a variety of social events including circling, bowling, pub trips, and football matches. We also hold science-related talks from a range of speakers. Many of our events are primarily catered to INS students, but we always welcome friends, housemates, staff, and anyone who finds science exciting!
We're listed with the SU, separate to MedSoc, so find our page hereLink opens in a new window to get involved (membership is free!)
InstagramLink opens in a new window | linktr.ee/ Warwick In SocLink opens in a new window | DiscordLink opens in a new window | Email President Jakub MilczarekLink opens in a new window
Co-President: Asher Taplin-Smith and Nicholas Shedd
Captain: Rachael O-Dwyer
Overview:
Welcome to WMS Basketball! We are a mixed team of all abilities & backgrounds and a joint love for the game! Over the last year, we have played in friendly matches and tournaments and look forward to the coming season! So if you’d like to get involved and start your NBA career, we’d love to see you!
Whether you’re looking for a competitive team sport or a workout to get rid of the med school stress, we cater to all abilities so come join the family! We train every Monday and Wednesday evening.
Feel free to pop us a message on our Instagram or Facebook page.
Social media:
Instagram: WMS.Metaballers
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President: Ben Southall
Vice President: Charlie franks
Overview:
Whether you have played rugby before or this is your first time picking up a ball, you're more than welcome at Warwick Medics RFC. We're a friendly bunch of lads and the team can always promise both a competitive spirit on the pitch followed by a great social afterwards. Training takes place every Tuesday and Thursday in Leamington Spa with plenty of lifts available from Campus, Leamington Spa, Coventry and Kenilworth. We'd love to have you down and get you playing rugby with the medics, drop us a message to find out more!
Social media:
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Instagram: warwick_medics_rfc
Email:
warwickmedicsrfc@gmail.com
Social Media Pages:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/377380469844933
President: Kritika Suresh
Vice President: Nivekkah Poobalasingam and Clare Whealing
Overview:
We run Yoga classes on a weekly basis with a student instructor
Social media:
Instagram: wmsyogasoc
Co-President: Jack Young and Guy Finch
Overview:
We are the medical school football team and every week we have 5-aside football on Mondays at 7:30pm and training on Wednesdays at 9pm and Sunday afternoons. We also have social events and gatherings, which involve activities such as watching football matches together, dinners, fundraising events and other activities that will be organised throughout the year. At the end of the season we also have a team dinner, in which awards will be presented to players for achievements throughout the year
Social media:
Instagram: WMS_football_club
Co-Captains: Will Flett, Megan Struthers, Rohan Ramdany
Overview:
We have hockey training every Thursday, with a regular match every/every other Sunday. Welcome to all abilities (we have a great coach, and a welcoming team). Come circle with us and come on tour with us!
Social media:
Instagram: wmshockey09
President: Maile
Overview:
5-7pm Mondays we play squash
Social media:
Facebook: Warwick Medic Squash
Instagram: warwickmedicsquash
The Vipers are the medical school’s non-contact flag American football team. We’re a mixed club, open to all abilities; from beginners to seasoned veterans. We’re a friendly and flexible club, fitting practices around people’s medical school commitments and organising a range of social activities throughout the year. Each month (Mar-Oct), we have one game day in the national Outlaw Flag League in Northampton. Alongside this, we take part in a number of other tournaments across the Midlands and further afield! Flag football is a great opportunity to try something new so come down and get involved! See you soon!
Overview:
The club runs one evening session per week. We play on the University 5-a-side pitches and mix up the teams every week to give you the best chance of meeting new people! We have the aim of entering NAMS in Easter.
Social media:
Instagram: WMLFC
Whatsapp Group
The BME Network exists to provide a safe space within WMS, where self-identifying BME students (including students of African, Asian, Arab and Afro-Caribbean descent, those from minority ethnic groups including those who identify as having mixed or multiple ethnicities) can come together, discuss the issues affecting them, and campaign to improve their student experience.
The aim of the Network is to create a safe and engaging space for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) students through:
- Campaigning on issues impacting our members and to further the equality of BME students in the university environment.
- Organising various social events through interaction with BME students and continually adapting to changing student need.
- Supporting the network member's welfare, signposting to the various welfare and outreach programs in Nottingham and at the University.
The BME Network have had a period of inactivity for 2023 and are in the process of relaunching - in the interim, please reach out to ACMA or Asian Soc.
Contact Information: wmscyclingclub@gmail.com
Social Media Pages:
Currently inactive
President: Jack Regelous and Guy Finch
Overview:
We hope to organise various range sessions for golfers of all abilities and want to set up regular rounds at the local courses. Socials will also be organised (pub golf, crazy golf, etc) to give our members the opportunity to get to know eachother.
Social media:
Instagram: wms_golf
Presidents: Emily Garret, Rebecca Hand, Phoebe Lewis
Overview:
The WMS Leadership Programme is a student - led leadership & management teaching course, aimed at promoting student confidence in their future role as healthcare leaders. It runs over 6 months from January, and can be used as part of specialty applications in the future.
In 2019, Warwick Medical School became the first UK medical school to have its curriculum accredited by the Faculty for Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM).
Social media pages:
Instagram: wmsleadershipprogramme
Email:
wms-lp@warwick.ac.uk
Co-President: Tegen Butterfield and Tilda John
Overview:
WMS Mixed Netball is a netball club for those studying Medicine, Life Sciences and your friends! We have weekly training, matches throughout the season and socials. We’re a really welcoming bunch and hope you’ll join us for some friendly netball. We have weekly training, all abilities welcome including those who have never played netball before. Optional active league matches on a Saturday.
Social media:
Instagram: @wmsnetball
Email:
Contact: wmspals at warwick dot ac dot uk
Hey! WMS Pride is a network of students - for all courses at WMS - offering peer support through monthly meet-ups (entire community plus allies, and for specific student groups e.g. Trans+ medics, QTIPOC), social events and check-ins, promotion of inclusive medical education, and working for inclusivity within the wider university for LGBTQ+ students.
Recruiting for new committee 2023 - follow our linktr.eeLink opens in a new window to apply!
President: Georgie Webster | Secretary: Lauren Davidson
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President: Alex Townsend
Vice President: Gabby Valentine
Overview:
A group of medics interested in skiing/ snowboarding open to world class shredders and complete beginners. We organise a yearly Christmas holiday trip to the mountains, lessons for beginners throughout first term before the trip and socials year round to get to know fellow society members.
Social media:
Facebook: WMS Snow 2023/24
Instagram: warwickmedsnow
Chair: Kate Stenning
Secretaries:Rosie Payton, Izzy Toh
Overview:
We are a student-led network developing sustainable education, healthcare and living across WMS.
We currently have a range of projects we are working on including Active Travel, Horticulture, Sustainable Living, Education and Green Prescribing. We also produce the annual Planetary Health Report Card for Warwick.
Social Media:
Instagram: wms_sustainability
Email:
wms.sustainability@warwick.ac.uk
Swimmers, runners, cyclists, triathletes, duathletes, aquathletes, biathletes… all welcome!
Strava: WMS Triathlon Club | Facebook: Warwick Medical School Triathlon Club (Group) | Instagram: wmstriclub